$2.09 BILLION FROM 587, 406 VISITORS
The tourism industry surpassed expectations earning $2.09 billion between April and December 2022, with majority of the 587,406 holiday makers coming from Australia, New Zealand and United States, the...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Taniela Matanimeke “I Want To Swim With Stingrays In Yasawa”
Taniela Matanimeke’s interest in fashion started at home, when he scouted his mother’s magazine collection. Renowned brands such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, and his grandmother’s personal style...
View ArticleVodafone Fiji Wins Big In Bali
Vodafone Fiji recently walked away with huge wins at the Contact Center World Awards in Bali, Indonesia. The event is held every year by the largest contact centre association in the world, Contact...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: ‘Taveuni Is A Perfect Holiday Destination’
Tailoring is an art as much as it is a business and livelihood for many people in Fiji. Pita Matakiviwa is a testament to this since opening his tailoring business in the heart of Suva, four years ago....
View ArticleVodafone Fiji Wins Big In Bali
Vodafone Fiji recently walked away with huge wins at the Contact Center World Awards in Bali, Indonesia. The event is held every year by the largest contact centre association in the world, Contact...
View ArticleFiji On American Reality TV Show
Fiji is stamping its mark as a film destination, and it will feature on an international reality show next Monday. The Bachelorette, an American reality dating game show, will be livestreamed on Hulu,...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Krishna Reddy ‘Whatever It Is, Taveuni Is The Best ’
Krishna Reddy is encouraging people to invest and visit Taveuni, in Vanua Levu. Born and bred on the island, Mr Reddy thrives as a kava and dalo exporter of 23 years. The 48-year-old said chances of...
View ArticleFiji On American Reality TV Show
Fiji is stamping its mark as a film destination, and it will feature on an international reality show next Monday. The Bachelorette, an American reality dating game show, will be livestreamed on...
View ArticleCost-U-Less, Back In Nadi Town
The return of the Cost-U-Less outlet in Namaka, Nadi after a lapse of two decades speaks volumes. Nadi Special Administrators chair Lawrence Kumar made those comments during the tour of the retail...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Cloud 9, South Sea Cruises For Sophie Foster
Sophie Foster has called both Fiji and Australia home her whole life. She is a veteran journalist in the two countries. Ms Foster is currently the Queensland digital real estate editor for The...
View ArticleChetty Takes One Day At A Time With No Intention To Quit
The next time you’re passing through the Sugar City, stop by Shirley’s Food Fusion, for some real mean curry. Located at Lautoka’s Northern Club, the restaurant opens daily from 10am to 10pm. Owned by...
View ArticleCourts Fiji Grows
Courts Fiji will look at ways to grow its business and improve customer service this year. The company marks 103 years of operation this year, said Retail Operations general manager, Hamendra Prasad....
View ArticleJutta’s Passion For Dogs, Nature And Plants
Professional dancer turned lifeguard, Ke-Anna Jutta, is an avid traveller who enjoys dogs, nature and plants, more than human company. At 25, she is the lifeguard team leader on Belo Vula Resort,...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Training Opportunities In Beauty And Skin Care
After doing mostly office work, Violet O’Connor found her calling in being a hair professional, designing jewellery, and making customers happy. Ms O’Connor is the new owner of Aussie Hair and Beauty...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: COMO Laucala Island On Ram’s Wish List
Nittiya and Sanjeshni Investments Pte Limited recently took over the ownership and operation of the Oasis Palms Hotel at Wailoaloa Beach Road in Nadi. In the coming weeks, the company will be taking...
View ArticleAust’s KPMG Overcharged Defence, No Impact On Its Fiji Operations
Consulting firm KPMG Australia is a separate partnership from KPMG Fiji, said managing partner Lisa Apted. Responding to reports of overcharging in billions of dollars by KPMG Australia, and...
View ArticleFiji Lives In Digital Poverty: FNU
Fiji as a technology hub for the Pacific, suffers from digital poverty, an Information Technology (IT) expert has said. The country needs a contingency plan to protect Fijians from scams and related...
View ArticleBula Smile Dental Clinic Opens In Lautoka
Dental healthcare in Lautoka has stepped up another level following the opening of the Bula Smile Dental Practice opposite Namoli Village in the heart of the city. For Dr Adnieal Chand, it was an...
View ArticleLet’s Go Local: Vani Tura Eyes Taveuni
Vani Tura is the proud owner of Vani’s Handicraft at Stalls 71 and 72 at the Suva Flea Market. Since 2012, Ms Tura has been making and selling traditional Fijian handwoven mats, salusalu, tabua, tapa,...
View ArticleDesi Hut to Expand Soon
Coffee lovers could expect a new hangout spot at the end of Nadi Town as plans fall into place for a locally-owned restaurant. Desi Hut is fast becoming a hot spot for people in Nadi for its fresh and...
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